Forest Bathing
Increase Your Senses and Immunity
Experience the benefits of forest bathing in PDX
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is a passion of Dusty, owner and founder of Tillis Tree Care. Nature therapy, also known as forest therapy and forest bathing, is a practice that combines a range of predefined, guided exercises and tasks in an outdoor environment, typically in a forested area.
This practice of immersing yourself into the forest and allowing nature to enter your body both spiritually and quite literally as the surrounding plant life emits natural chemicals that help increase our senses and immunity while lowering hypertension to an extent that exceeds many prescriptions. Dusty offers Forest Bathing/Shinrin-Yoku every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at various forested parks in and around Portland.
What to Expect with Forest Bathing
Light Breathing Exercises to Clear the Mind
- Clear your mind of outside influences
- Be fully present in the forest environment
Standing Yoga Positions for Grounding
- Engage in a couple of standing yoga positions
- Establish connection with the earth and surroundings
A Journey through the Forest
- Embark on a guided walk through the forest
- Explore the natural environment and surroundings
Focusing on the Five Senses
- Pause at various points to engage with each of your senses
- Close your eyes, breathe intentionally, and open your eyes to deepen sensory experience
Join Us
Meetup for Local Forest Bathing in Portland
Come be a part of this sensory immersion experience in forests and other naturally healing environments with us every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at various forested parks in and around Portland.
